The UK Foreign Secretary condemned a 20-year jail sentence for pro-democracy campaigner Jimmy Lai as "tantamount to a life sentence," while the US-style fried chicken craze continues to transform Britain's takeaway landscape, according to reports on February 9th, 2026. Meanwhile, Amazon's documentary "Melania" saw a significant drop in its second weekend at the box office.
The 78-year-old media tycoon and British citizen, Jimmy Lai, was found guilty of conspiracy to collude with foreign forces and publishing seditious materials in December, as reported by Sky News. The UK Foreign Secretary's statement reflects growing international concern over the situation in Hong Kong following China's imposition of a national security law in 2020, after massive anti-government protests.
Simultaneously, the British High Street is experiencing a transformation driven by a youth-led craze for US-style fried chicken, according to BBC Business. Chicken shops are reportedly opening at a faster rate than all other fast-food outlets. Nursing student Sumayyah Zara Sillah, speaking to the BBC, described her enjoyment of the trend, stating, "I try to be healthy, but I like it so much," highlighting the appeal of the food.
In other news, Amazon's documentary "Melania" experienced a 67% drop in its second weekend, grossing an estimated $2.37 million, according to TechCrunch. The film, which cost Amazon $40 million to acquire and $35 million to market, has grossed a total of $13.5 million so far. Before the film's release, a former Amazon film executive questioned the financial motivations behind the project.
In the world of cinema, a startup's plan to recreate lost footage from Orson Welles' classic film "The Magnificent Ambersons" using generative AI is underway, as reported by TechCrunch. The project, spearheaded by Fable and its founder Edward Saatchi, stems from a genuine love of Welles and his work, according to a profile by The New Yorker.
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